Costs have risen, and the government is thought to be considering cancelling or at least delaying that second leg to the north. The route from birmingham to leeds has already been scrapped. But many voices, including several within the conservatives, say that pulling the plug on the project would paint the uk in a very bad light. Live now to manchester and our political correspondent, nick eardley. The Prime Minister has been speaking to the bbc today, once again refusing to announce a final decision on that Manchester Leg. Yes, he has not said much. There has been speculation for days about what is going on with hsz, whether thats birmingham to Manchester Leg is going to be scrapped. Were pretty sure it is because what would normally happen if that wasnt the is someone would put their hand up and say you have got it wrong, it is going to go ahead. The question is when the Prime Minister is actually going to announce that, and when we might get some clarity on what is going to happen i
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